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Niners Working w/ QB Smith on a Reworked Contract
The Chronicle is reporting that the 49?ers are working on a new deal to keep former first overall pick Alex Smith around in 2009:
The 49ers are working with Alex Smith on a new contract that reflects his 2009 status as a quarterback no longer considered the face of the franchise....
49′ers Looking at Dumping Jennings and Spencer?
Today’s SF Chronicle is reporting that the 49′ers may dump a couple players - tackle Jonas Jennings and CB Shawntae Spencer. Here is the report from today’s paper:
With a base salary of $4.2 million and a cap figure of $6.592 million for 2009, it’s hard to see...
Vick to the Niners? Forget It
If your thinking about Michael Vick running the 49?ers offense in 2009 or beyond - forget it. Today the Niners put to rest any thoughts about Vick coming to the team, this a few days after Mike Singletary failed to put to rest rumors that the Niners would have some interest. Here is [...]
Mike Singletary Talks to the Niners Fans
Today’s SF Chronicle talks about a talk last night that coach Mike Singletary had with 49′ers fans:
On Monday night, though, the 49ers put Mike Singletary in front of a crowd of season-ticket holders, and he brought back the heat. The event was billed as a State of the...
Houshmandzadeh a Good Fit for the Niners?
The Sacramento Bee’s Matt Barrow is back with his blog, and someone asked about what he thought about going after soon to be free agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Here’s his response:
T.J. Houshmandzadeh seems to perfectly fit what GM Scot McCloughan wants in a receiver ...
Niners OLB Green Arrested on Four Charges
A 49′er is in trouble with the law today according to the folks at Pro Football Talk.com. Here is the report:
49′ers outside linebacker Roderick Green was arrested and charged with four misdemeanor charges, including possession of marijuana, unlawfully carrying a weapon...
Could Alex Smith Compete for the QB Spot in 2009?
The Sacramento Bee 49ers’ beat writer, Matt Barrows, speculates the San Francisco will try to retain QB Alex Smith by signing him to an incentive-laden contract this offseason. If that happens, he will compete with Shaun Hill during training camp for the starting job. Last season...
Niners Extend Preseason Deal with CBS Channel 5/CW 44
The 49ers and CBS Channel 5/The CW 44 Cable 12 announced Wednesday they have reached an agreement on a four-year extension to broadcast the team’s exhibition games. All games will be broadcast in high definition. The partnership will continue the 49ers’ 30-year relationship...
Rachal to be a Big Part of the O-Line in 09
The Sacramento Bee is reporting that Niners Right Guard Chilo Rachal will be a building block for the 09 season. Here is the report:
The 49ers’ most intriguing offensive lineman finished the season at right guard. Chilo Rachal is very physical and very mobile. He is good at hitting...
49′ers to Have a Two-Back System in 2009?
Sounds like the 49′ers are thinking about a two-back set for the 2009 season, as GM Scot McCloughan threw out an interesting quote recently on 49ers.com about having two big backs for the offense.
“A two running back system will work. I think nowadays you have to have that type...
FB Richardson a Possibility to Join the 49′ers
With the Niners possibly going to a two-back set in 2009, they could use a good fullback to lead the way, and one guy that could be a big asset is Jets FB Tony Richardson. Here is a report from the NY Post about Richardson possibly coming aboard as a free agent:
Jets FB Tony [...]
Defensive Coordinator Greg Manusky’s Deal Extended Through 2010
Today’s edition of The Press Democrat is reporting that the Niners have extended the deal of defensive coordinator Greg Manusky. Here is the report from today’s edition:
The 49ers signed defensive coordinator Greg Manusky to a contract extension through the 2010 season...
Report Says Niners Hire Raye as Offensive Coordinator
Seems like the Niners have finally come to terms with a new offensive coordinator. Here’s the tidbit from NFL Network’s Adam Schefter on the deal:
After weeks of looking, the San Francisco 49ers finally found their man. They hired Jimmy Raye as their offensive coordinator...
NFL Encouraging Niners to Think About Sharing a Stadium
Today’s SF Chronicle talks about the team again possibly keeping their options open about a new stadium and sharing it with the Radiers. Here’s the tidbit from the paper:
The 49ers are keeping their options open about sharing their proposed new stadium with another sports...
Niners Sign Return Man Spurlock to Futures Contract
From: The Sacramento Bee
The 49ers have signed return man Micheal Spurlock to a futures contract, according to the league’s transaction report. The 5-10, 214-pound Spurlock played for the Buccaneers in 2007. That season, he returned 16 kicks for 444 yards, including a 90-yard...
Niners Sit Down with Dan Reeves About Offensive Coordinator Job
The 49?ers may be going a bit old school in their search for a new offensive coordinator, as earlier today they sat down with longtime Denver Broncos coach Dan Reeves and interviewed him for the position. Reeves met with Niners coach Mike Singletary and general manager Scot McCloughan at the team
Layoffs Coming for the Niners?
From: Pro Football Talk.com
With the Redskins and the Browns laying off more a chunk of employees in recent weeks, we’re told that the San Francisco 49ers could soon be laying off employees as well.
As we hear it, only a handful of layoffs are expected in San Fran. The Browns recently...
Only Thing That Would Keep Smith From Staying in 09 is Smith
If Alex Smith still wants to be part of the 49?ers in 2009, it looks like it will be up to him. Today
Niners Chatting w/ Former BC Coach Jagodzinski
From: Pro Football Talk.com
Fired Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski is hoping to land the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator job in the wake of former St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan declining the 49ers
Ranking the 2009 Class of Free Agent QB’s
It’s that time again to start talking about free agency, and we’ll spend some time breaking down positions, and today we are going to start with maybe the most important position on the field - quarterback. Here are our rankings of Free Agent QB’s, and what we think will be...
49?ers Still Without an Offensive Coordinator
The SF Chronicle states today that the Niners want to have their new offensive coordinator in place by tomorrow, but as of right now don?t have a agreement with anyone, including front-runner Scott Linehan. The former Rams coach is the only one to have had a pair of interviews, and...
Niners Offer Scott Linehan a Position on Coaching Staff
From: Pro Football Talk.com
The 49ers offered former Rams coach Scott Linehan a job as their offensive coordinator Thursday night, according to sources who reported the news to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Linehan had flown to San Francisco earlier on Thursday for...
Singletary Adds Former Teammate Harris as Pass-Rush Specialist Coach
Although he has yet to fill the vacancy at offensive coordinator, 49ers head coach Mike Singeltary added a former teammate and a nephew to his coaching staff. According to the ?San Francisco Chronicle,? Singletary appointed Al Harris to the newly-created position of ?pass-rush specialist...
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